The production of confectionery in Holešov, Czech Republic, has a long tradition dating back to 1863. At that time, Philip Kneisl started producing sugar whistles and sticks and became one of the first manufacturers of sweets in the Bohemian countries. And just as it was in the 19th century, today the Holešov plant is the most important confectionery manufacturer on the Czech market. While the delicacies are still produced according to traditional recipes, the operating equipment meets the most modern standards. Thirteen Efaflex high-speed doors provide key functions for securing the production area.
The fastest door with the fastest service
“Our company’s priorities are safety and quality. We place great value on the safety of our employees and, of course, that of our customers. That’s why we chose Efaflex high-speed doors. They meet these high requirements and function reliably even in continuous operation. Last but not least, Efaflex offers flexible customer service that resolves problems in the shortest possible time”, explains Radek Ponižil, industrial engineer at Nestle. The spare parts are produced in the Czech Republic and Efaflex can deliver most of them within 24 hours – an exceptional level of service.
Although production began in the 19th century, the Holešov plant now has cutting-edge equipment that meets all the requirements for modern food producers. Both raw materials and finished products pass through the high-speed Efaflex doors upon arrival and delivery.
Most of the doors are the EFA-SRT® Premium model. The main reason the customer chose these doors was their fast opening speed, which reaches up to 2.5 m/s. This is particularly important in food processing plants: by opening and closing quickly and remaining open for as short a time as possible, the doors minimise the penetration of particles into the processing plants. This is important, for example, for the doors that separate the outdoor areas from the production areas.
In addition, the doors help to accelerate logistics processes, save energy, and create a more pleasant climate for employees in the halls. Another advantage of Efaflex products is their long service life and reliable operation, as they can handle hundreds of load cycles every day without problems. For instance, the EFA-SRT® ECO can handle up to 150,000 load cycles per year. Another door with a special feature, the EFA-SST®-L, is mounted in the shipping area. Due to the limited space, a low lintel version was used instead of a classic installation. This solution is used where the ceiling is low and other door leaf guides cannot be used. This also allowed a door with insulation laths to be installed in this location.
World-famous sweets
The Holešov plant has been in operation since 1863. However, much has changed since its founding back in the days of Austria-Hungary. The company successfully weathered two world wars and the nationalisation in 1949. It is now part of the multinational Nestle corporation. The products are among the most widely sold brands of non-chocolate confectionery in the domestic market. The most famous are Linsen, BON PARI, JOJO jelly bonbons and Haslerky.
But it is not only locals who enjoy the sweets from Holešov: a significant portion of the products are shipped abroad. Another portion of the products bear the names of brands that are destined directly for the foreign market.
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